CVE-2026-22600 OpenProject is Vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read via ImageMagick SVG Coder
An attacker with upload permissions can read arbitrary local files by uploading a crafted SVG disguised as a PNG, triggering ImageMagick during PDF export.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-22600?
CVE-2026-22600 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in opf openproject, published on 10 Jan 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenProject is an open-source, web-based project management software. A Local File Read (LFR) vulnerability exists in the work package PDF export functionality of OpenProject prior to version 16.6.4. By uploading a specially crafted SVG file (disguised as a PNG) as a work package attachment, an attacker can exploit the backend image processing engine (ImageMagick). When the work package is exported to PDF, the backend attempts to resize the image, triggering the ImageMagick text: coder. This allows an attacker to read arbitrary local files that the application user has permissions to access (e.g., /etc/passwd, all project configuration files, private project data, etc.). The attack requires permissions to upload attachments to a container that can be exported to PDF, such as a work package. The issue has been patched in version 16.6.4. Those who are unable to upgrade may apply the patch manually.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-22600?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openproject Openproject.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22600?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-22600 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-22600 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-22600 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in opf openproject
- CVE-2026-34717 OpenProject: SQL Injection in Cost Reporting =n Operator via parse_number_string
- CVE-2026-25763 Command Injection on OpenProject repositories leads to Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2026-24685 OpenProject has Argument Injection on Repository module that allows Arbitrary File Write
- CVE-2026-32698 OpenProject has a SQL Injection via Custom Field Name that can be chained to Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2026-32703 OpenProject's repository files are served with the MIME type allowing them to be used to bypass Content Security Policy
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m8f2-cwpq-vvhh.